There are lots of great races and walks throughout the region. One of our favorites is the 5k at Round Barn Winery.  Beautiful scenery through the vineyards and trails between the Round Barn and Tabor Hill wineries and crossing the finish wine to a glass of local wine! Not a runner? Lots of other great events at the wineries in Southwest Michigan - just a 45-minute drive north of South Bend.  

Round Barn Winery & Estate, Hills Road, Baroda, MI

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Any runners out there? OK, wine drinkers?